About The Solace Foundation
We're a small non-profit trying to fix crisis support. Our main project is ASTRAL CORE, a platform that uses AI to make sure someone picks up when you call for help.
Our Mission
Build free crisis support that actually works. No cost, no barriers. That's the goal.
Our Vision
We want to reach a point where asking for help is easy and someone's always there to answer. Tech can help with that.
What We Care About
Being kind, first and foremost. That sounds obvious but it gets lost sometimes in the rush to build things.
Making this accessible to people who can't afford traditional therapy. If you have to choose between rent and a therapist, that's not a real choice.
Using tech to help, not to replace real human connection. AI can hold the space, but it shouldn't be the only option.
And building something that outlasts us. This isn't about a startup exit.
Who's Building This
Nicholas D'Amato
Founder & Executive Director
Nicholas started this because he got tired of seeing people fall through the cracks. He's handling the tech and the vision while we grow the team.
We're actively growing our team. Interested in joining our board or advisory team? Get in touch
What We're Building
ASTRAL CORE is our main project. It's an open-source AI platform for crisis support. The idea is to provide immediate help and connect people to real resources like hotlines and services when they need more.
We're committed to building this technology ethically and transparently, with safety and privacy as core principles.